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First FIFA World Cup Quiz
First FIFA World Cup Quiz
The FIFA World Cup is the biggest tournament in international football, bringing national teams together to compete for the title of world champion. Long before it became the global event watched by billions today, the competition had a much smaller beginning. The first FIFA World Cup marked the start of a tournament that would grow into one of the most famous sporting events in history.
This First FIFA World Cup Quiz looks back at that inaugural competition and the early years of World Cup history. It covers the tournament itself, the teams involved, the host nation, key matches, notable players, stadiums, and how the competition fits into the wider history of international football.
The quiz works through multiple-choice questions. For each one, you will be given a question about the first FIFA World Cup and several possible answers. Your task is to choose the one you think is correct. Good luck!
1. When was the first FIFA World Cup?
Correct Answer: 1930
The first FIFA World Cup was held in Uruguay in 1930.
2. Which country hosted the first World Cup?
Correct Answer: Uruguay
The first FIFA World Cup was hosted by Uruguay in 1930, partly because Uruguay were celebrating 100 years of independence and had won Olympic football gold in 1924 and 1928.
3. How many teams took part?
Correct Answer: 13
The World Cup was originally planned as 16-team tournament and every FIFA-affiliated country was invited, but many teams, especially from Europe, did not enter because of the long and costly journey to Uruguay.
4. The first goal was scored by a player from which country?
Correct Answer: France
The first goal in World Cup history was scored by Lucien Laurent of France against Mexico in the opening match of the tournament.
5. Which of these countries did NOT take part in the first FIFA World Cup?
Correct Answer: Colombia
Colombia did not take part in the first World Cup. The tournament was open to every country affiliated with FIFA, but Colombia was not a FIFA member at the time and did not join until 1936.
6. Guillermo Stábile was the top goalscorer at the 1930 FIFA World Cup. How many goals did he score?
Correct Answer: 8
Argentina’s Guillermo Stábile finished as the tournament’s top goalscorer with 8 goals, despite not playing in Argentina’s opening match.
7. The final of the inaugural FIFA World Cup was played between Uruguay and Argentina. Which team won?
Correct Answer: Uruguay
Uruguay defeated Argentina 4-2 in Montevideo to become the first world champions.
8. Which of the following competitions began before the first FIFA World Cup in 1930?
Correct Answer: Copa América
The competition now known as the Copa América began in 1916 as the South American Football Championship, making it older than the FIFA World Cup, which began in 1930.
9. Which country is the only one to have competed at every FIFA World Cup since the first tournament in 1930?
Correct Answer: Brazil
As well as being the most successful team in World Cup history, Brazil is the only country to have appeared at every tournament, playing in all 23 editions since 1930.
10. Which stadium hosted the 1930 FIFA World Cup Final?
Correct Answer: Estadio Centenario
The final of the 1930 FIFA World Cup was played at Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay in front of an official attendance of 68,346.
